How does it always seems like Microsoft manages to break two things every time it fixes one?
Gone was the simple list of options, replaced by a simplified version of the right-click menu.
Icons suddenly appeared, with no explanation of what they did.
If only you could get the old version back.
Were going to share two methods here.
One gives you the Windows 11 classic context menu back for a short time only.
Method 1.
Head down to the Show more options setting at the bottom of the context menu and click it.
Voila the classic context menu pops up.
Dont want to even look at the new context menu?
You dont have to.
Method 2.
How about we make the transition to classic a little more permanent?
For that, it’s crucial that you make some registry changes using the following steps:
Step 2.
Hit the little downward arrow icon next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER and tap the icon next to Software.
Step 3. opt for arrow icon next to Classes.
Scroll down youll have to move past quite a few options until you reach the CLSID folder.
Right-hit the CLSID folder and run your cursor over New.
Another set of drop-down options should appear in a menu.
Click Key to create a new folder under CLSID.
Youre not done with setting up keys just yet.
Just hit the OK button.
After a little bit of waiting, youre almost ready to restore the Windows 11 classic context menu.
It should be under Apps.
Right-click Windows Explorer and select Restart from the options.
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